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The purpose of this study was to assess the mediating role of process innovation in the relationship between green human resource management (GHRM) and organizational efficiency among local governments. Further, the study assessed the moderating role of knowledge sharing in the relationship between process innovation and organizational efficiency.

The study focused on metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies (MMDAs) within the Ashanti region of Ghana. The sample size was 227 employees within the selected MMDAs. Structural equation modeling in Amos (v.23) was run to test the stated hypotheses.

It was concluded that GHRM had no direct effect on organizational efficiency within the MMDAs. The relationship was rather fully mediated by process innovation. Knowledge sharing further moderated the relationship between process innovation and organizational efficiency among the MMDAs.

Local governments and other public institutions should adopt GHRM, as it could enhance process innovation, leading to organizational efficiency.

This paper contributes to the understanding of GHRM in the public sector, particularly in the context of local government organizations, and provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance their organizational performance and sustainability.

Although there is substantial evidence of GHRM within the private sector, less attention has been paid to the public sector, more specifically the local government. Furthermore, the interplay of process innovation and knowledge sharing adds to the knowledge of the relationship between GHRM and organizational efficiency.

This qualitative case study aims to investigate how current services meet the emotional needs of young women growing up with perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Young women (15–19 years old), caregivers and service providers were recruited through three multidisciplinary HIV management centres in Malawi.

In-depth interviews were used to collect data for 14 “cases” (each “case” involved a young woman, a caregiver and a service provider, for a total of 42 participants). The interviews with adolescents were conducted using an innovative visual method known as the “my story” book.

Thematic analysis revealed that young women experienced traumatic experiences and emotional neglect after being diagnosed as HIV positive. Lack of adult support networks and social isolation were identified as intersecting factors contributing to their mental distress. According to the findings of this study, HIV care should more explicitly include comprehensive mental health-care services. This provision should include ongoing individualised counselling sessions, supplemented by communication skills training to help break the prevalent cultural silence on HIV issues. Young people living with HIV, in general, and young women, are more likely to experience mental health issues than their non-infected peers. Integrating comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment into HIV care for young people can be beneficial.

Mental health issues are critical and underserved challenges among young people living with perinatally acquired HIV. Women experience a higher prevalence of mental challenges than men. Integrating comprehensive mental health evaluation and treatment into HIV care for young people can be beneficial. Therefore, interventions to assist young people with mental health issues are needed within the context of HIV management in Malawi.

Many studies on mental health and HIV/AIDS have been conducted. However, there is very little information as regards the emotional needs of young women growing up with perinatally acquired HIV. This study fills the void.

As the global focus on sustainability continues to grow, it is crucial to assess the current state of research and identify knowledge gaps. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on promoting and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Using a three-stage systematic screening process, 416 articles were identified and analyzed using the proposed social-economic-environmental (SEE) Cube classification model.

The results revealed a potential imbalance in research priorities, with a greater focus on economic and environmental goals compared to social goals. Regional disparities were also observed, indicating a correlation between a country’s development status and its environmental priorities. Moreover, a majority of the papers lacked empirical grounding, emphasizing the need for increased promotion and implementation of the SDGs to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

This study contributes to the existing literature by proposing the SEE Cube model, which is a parsimonious model to classify and show the interactions of the existing studies on the sustainable development dimensions. Marketers who are concerned about their corporate images should give more details about their sustainability practices to avoid the impression of SDG washing. Policymakers and educators should proactively implement interventions related to the SDGs of lower awareness, and there should be a greater emphasis on conducting empirical research, particularly experimental studies.

These findings not only highlight practical challenges that impact the implementation of the SDGs but also inform new research avenues.